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A7 MBT

1995 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,173 mi
Last recorded160,173 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Land Rover Discovery136,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 MBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 160,173 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 161,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 157,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper Ends Damaged and Taped

Pass 25 Jun 2020 154,259 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Unit Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,365 miles

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff but functions

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

non standard side exit exhaust fitted and flexi pipe deteriorated

parking brake travel high evidence of adjustment required

underside of vehicle muddy and corrosion evident to nearside and offside inner sill areas and underside components

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 27 Jun 2019 153,365 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer door handle stiff but functions

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

non standard side exit exhaust fitted and flexi pipe deteriorated

parking brake travel high evidence of adjustment required

underside of vehicle muddy and corrosion evident to nearside and offside inner sill areas and underside components

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 1 Dec 2016 153,165 miles

Horn Operation Poor

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Offside Rear Light Lens Cracked

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle Underside Covered In Mud

Pass 22 May 2015 152,852 miles

Dampness around nearside and offside rear axle area attention needed

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches showing previous welded repair and undeseal

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 21 May 2015 152,850 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Dampness around nearside and offside rear axle area attention needed

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches showing previous welded repair and undeseal

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 2 Feb 2013 152,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tracta seals seeping

dvrs doorcard/window mechanism missing at time of test

non standard suspension/wheels and tyres fitted

o/s front inner sill corroded(non structural)

slight corrosion o/s rear door/wheel arch

tested in wet conditions

wearmarks @ outer edge of front radius arms

Fail 1 Feb 2013 152,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tracta seals seeping

dvrs doorcard/window mechanism missing at time of test

non standard suspension/wheels and tyres fitted

o/s front inner sill corroded(non structural)

slight corrosion o/s rear door/wheel arch

tested in wet conditions

wearmarks @ outer edge of front radius arms

Pass 14 Oct 2010 151,526 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

body sills corroding,poor in places

offside front hub leaking

suspension modified / altered as part of a specialist conversion

welded repairs poor in places.(nearside rear)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 151,526 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

body sills corroding,poor in places

offside front hub leaking

welded repairs poor in places.(nearside rear)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 143,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 142,492 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 137,014 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 134,903 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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A7 MBT is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1995 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 136,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 MBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A7 MBT is a 1995 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 October 1995.

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